User talk:12.88.141.146

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12.88.141.146 (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not an open proxy. My IP address is 12.88.141.146. I'm using the wifi of my local library, and I don't think they are using an open proxy.. 12.88.141.146 (talk) 17:08, 20 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

I'll let others decide whether this IP is a proxy, but you self-identify as a sock of Skiyomi so you are trying to evade your block. Favonian (talk) 18:26, 20 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

I've requested global block of this IP. --Hurricane Tracker 495 18:06, 20 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I really don't think a global block is necessary for this IP @HurricaneTracker495: since I don't think it's an open proxy, and it would also keep people on this IP address from being able to edit other wikis besides Wikipedia (which is bad enough).

Withdrawn then. --Hurricane Tracker 495 18:23, 25 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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